74th Independence Day: PM Modi pushes for self-reliance, says need to start ‘Make for world’-Highlights

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Indian Independence Day. After paying tribute to people who laid down their lives during the freedom struggle, PM Modi began with praising corona warriors and the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are highlights from PM Modi’s Independence Day speech

1. Many people have lost their lives due to COVID-19 pandemic. We will defeat this crisis with the resolve of 130 crore Indians  
2. Paying his tribute to armed forces and soldiers, PM Modi said, “We are breathing in free India due to hundreds of thousands of our freedom fighters.”
3. Today, we are passing through strange times. We don’t see children here at the Red Fort due to the COVID pandemic. We need to take precautionary measures. 
4. We are focusing on taking India to new heights. An India which is an ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant). When India is determined to achieve something, it has always done so.  
5. PM Modi also pitched for not only for ‘Make in India’ initiative but also for ‘Make for World’, where India produce the finished goods and not just export the raw material.  
6. Whoever challenged the sovereignty of India from LAC to LOC, our armed forces have given an appropriate response. 
7. PM Narendra Modi said he is confident of the abilities of his fellow Indians to realise the dream of becoming self-reliant (Atmanirbhar).
8. Our focus should be on ‘vocal for local’. We need to appreciate local products. If we fail to do this, our products won’t get the opportunity to perform better. 
9. PM Modi said three coronavirus vaccines are at different stages of trials. A roadmap for their distribution will be made when it is cleared.
10. India is moving towards spending over 100 lakh crore rupees on infrastructure projects. We have identified 7 thousand projects in different sectors. This would pay the way for a revolution in infrastructure projects.
11. PM Modi said the issue of Ram temple has been settled amicably and the construction will start soon.